Operating instructions fifth wheel inspections, Open, Closed – SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW503 FleetMaster LowLube Series Fifth Wheels with Manual Sliding Secondary Lock XA-201-S10217, XA-201-S10579 & XA-231-S10217 User Manual
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1.
Inspect the fifth wheel and mounting.
•
Confirm that the lube plates
are in place and firmly attached.
•
Tighten loose fasteners.
•
Replace missing fasteners.
•
Repair/replace missing, cracked or
otherwise damaged components.
2.
Make sure the lock is open. To open the lock, pull secondary
lock handle and hook on casting, if equipped. Then pull
primary release handle, as shown.
3.
Inspect the lock jsw; if it appears dry,
apply greawse to lock jaw and front of
throat directly, or throught the lube tube
grease fitting located near the front,
leftside of the fifth wheel.
4.
Tilt the ramps down.
XL-FW503 Rev B
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fifth Wheel Inspections
Failure to properly install, operate, or maintain this
fifth wheel could result in tractor and trailer
separation, causing death or serious injury to others.
UNLOCK
NOTCH
LOCK NOTCH
1st
2nd
3rd
TILT
DOWNWARD
OPEN
“Ready to Couple”
CLOSED
Wheel is Locked!
DO NOT
Attempt to Couple!
LUBE
TUBE